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SA1 01701

3 km²

SA1 01701 stands out for very low household incomes, with one of the oldest populations in the country.

It also has very few university graduates and very low rents.

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SA1 01701 is home to 347 people — below average. The median age in SA1 01701 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 39%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). People aged 65 and over make up 38.6% of SA1 01701's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

12.4% of residents in SA1 01701 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of England (6%).

2.3% of residents in SA1 01701 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 01701 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 91%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

47.8% of people in SA1 01701 report no religion — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 48%, ahead of Christianity (40%).

6.7% of adults in SA1 01701 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 24.9% of people in SA1 01701 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 9 or below at 26%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 01701 is $710 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 01701 is $448 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 38%, ahead of Under $650 (35%). Families in SA1 01701 earn a median $927 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

50.4% of residents in SA1 01701 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 17.3% of people in SA1 01701 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 26%, ahead of Mental health (17%). 13.0% of residents in SA1 01701 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

18.7% of people in SA1 01701 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.4% of people in SA1 01701 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 15.4% of people in SA1 01701 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 01701 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. 46.8% of households in SA1 01701 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 36%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). One-parent families make up 28.5% of families in SA1 01701, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 01701 pay a median $200 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 01701 is $748, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). 60.7% of homes in SA1 01701 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

1.8% of households in SA1 01701 have no car — below average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01701 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 75%, ahead of Walked (12%). 4.8% of workers in SA1 01701 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

23.4% of people in SA1 01701 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 01701's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 01701's unemployment rate is 5.5% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 01701 is 30.4%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 23%, ahead of Public administration & safety (8%). 48.2% of workers in SA1 01701 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 01701, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01701, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01701, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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